Don Roman Building

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The Don Roman building is located along Escolta, Sta Cruz Manila. In front of Plaza Lacson (formerly Plaza Goiti) which leads to directly to Carriedo Street. First built in 1894 and expanded in 1957. You can see this building from afar when you drop by lrt Carriedo station.

Fagalong

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The Fagalong is a lute of Manobo origin. It has a wooden boat-shaped instrument with geometric designs on bands around its neck and body with an airhole located in its back. The head of the instrument is carved in a shape of a bird with horse hair ornamentation. You may want to read: Kudlong Kudyapi

Bwahan

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Bwahan or cradle rocker made of hardwood with the tips flaring downwards in the shape of wings. Okir motifs are intricately carved on the artifact. Holes are found in the arm area for hanging cloth or rope.  

On this day, January 29

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On this day, January 29, is the birthday of National Artist Francisco V Coching (1919) and the death day of National Artist Antonio J Molina (1980) and Ildefonso P Santos Jr (2014). The official calendar of the Republic of the Philippines: an almanac of Philippine commemorations enlivened with illustrations and information. –Manila: Presidential Communications Development … Read more

Kapalaran

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Kapalaran Did you know that the Kapampángan & Tagálog word for “fortune” comes from their root word for “palm of the hand”? KAPALARAN • (kuh-puh-LAH-ruhn)fortune, fateTagálog (Filipino): kapaláran Root WordPÁLAD • (PAH-luhd)palm of handTagálog (Filipino): pálad Derived WordMAPÁLAD • (muh-PAH-luhd)fortunate, luckyTagálog (Filipino): mapálad MANIMÁLAD • (muh-ni-MAH-luhd)to tell one’s fortune by reading their palms SÁPALARAN • … Read more